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stinkbug Stinkbug on a rose. green stinkbug (Acrosternum hilare) Heteroptera; Hemiptera; Graphosoma lineatum Diversity among the heteropterans: (from left to right) lace bug, coreid bug, bat bug, stinkbug, termite bug, back swimmer, bedbug, water scorpion, water strider, toad bug, plant bug.
Quizzes
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
Lion (panthera leo)
Deadliest Animals Quiz
Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)
Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz
Green tree python snake (Chondropython viridis) in a rainforest.
Creepy Crawlers Quiz
vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
Animal Factoids
Discover
Ruminant. Deer. Red deer. Cervus elaphus. Buck. Stag. Antlers.
9 of the World’s Deadliest Mammals
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
Saint Lucia Day. Young girl wears Lucia crown (tinsel halo) with candles. Holds Saint Lucia Day currant laced saffron buns (lussekatter or Lucia's cats). Observed December 13 honor virgin martyr Santa Lucia (St. Lucy). Luciadagen, Christmas, Sweden
7 Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World
Entrants falling and tumbling over while chasing the cheese at the 2016 'Cheese Rolling' held at Cooper's Hill, in the Cotswolds, Brockworth England
7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals
Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket
Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?
Coriander leaves, fresh green cilantro on wooden background, herbs
Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?
Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?

stinkbug: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified age appropriateness: Pest World.org - Stink Bugs. Apr 12, 2020
Add new Web site: Pest World.org - Stink Bugs. Mar 30, 2020
Changed species name for green stinkbug to Chinavia hilaris. Nov 09, 2018
Removed information on species no longer classified in family Pentatomidae. Oct 15, 2014
Added an illustration of a green stinkbug. Oct 15, 2014
Added image of a shield bug. Feb 02, 2012
Add new Web site: Missouri Botanical Garden - Stink Bugs. Jun 30, 2011
Added photos of a stinkbug and a parent bug. Feb 16, 2010
Added an image of a green stinkbug (Acrosternum hilare). Dec 31, 2009
Added information about the green stinkbug (Acrosternum hilare). Nov 24, 2009
Added new Web site: Animal Corner - Stink Bug. Jan 14, 2009
Added new Web site: University of Arizona - Stink Bug/Shield Bug Information. Jan 14, 2009
Added new Web site: The Pennsylvania State University - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Jan 14, 2009
Added new Web site: Desert USA - Pinacate Beetles. Jan 14, 2009
Media added. Aug 04, 2008
Added new Web site: Buzzle.com - Stinkbug. May 19, 2008
Media added. Oct 10, 2007
Article revised and updated. Mar 16, 2007
Article added to new online database. May 04, 1999
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